Chaplaincy

Spiritual support for each person in every season

Spiritual companions to people of all traditions and those with no religious affiliation.

What We Do

conversation and prayers before surgery

bedside visits during a hospital stay

support for families during surgery

confidential listening

worship leadership within the hospital

consultation religious or ethical questions

rituals and sacraments when requested

care for your spirit during your physical healing

help you observe your own faith practices in this setting

pray for hope, healing, comfort and peace

We Are Available

Chaplains are in the Hospital from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. everyday. During evening hours, chaplains may be paged for emergencies.

Contact Us

Call the page operator at 617-355-6363. Ask for a chaplain to be paged. A nurse can also page for you.

Who We Are

We represent the Episcopal, Jewish, Lutheran, Muslim, Roman Catholic, United Methodist, and United Church of Christ traditions. We are not here to "sell our beliefs" but to listen deeply, and to nurture your spirit, courage and hope in a difficult time.

Our Interfaith Chapel

Children's peaceful interfaith chapel, located on Farley 1 near the Prouty Garden, is always open. You are welcome to use this quiet space for your own prayer or meditation.

Patients are welcome to use this space for their own prayer or meditation. Prayer requests for a patient or loved one may be left in the chapel's prayer box. A current listing of service times is posted near the chapel door. Rosaries, electric Sabbath candles, prayer rugs and cushions, and scriptures in many languages are available upon request.